North

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**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: North! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Are you looking for a medium sized dog to fill your home with gentle affection and quiet companionship? Well, look no further, because North might just be the dog you’ve been looking for! He is approximately 35 pounds, with weight needed to be lost still, and is 5 years old. He should be closer to 30lbs at an ideal weight. He came to us quite chubby and is on a slow weight loss and exercise program. North is a Cavalier King Charles and Cocker Spaniel mix that is looking for a family with patience to help build his confidence in a safe and loving environment. Having lived his whole life as a puppy mill stud dog, North has not had the opportunity to experience much of the outside world which can sometimes be overwhelming. Despite being somewhat shy and timid, North has an undeniably sweet personality and happily welcomes affection once he’s warmed up to you. North was seen by our vet where he was thoroughly examined and received all the necessary services including his vaccinations and was microchipped. Additionally, North was neutered and had his teeth cleaned. He has been given a clean bill of health and is all ready to for his new family. His black, white and brown coat more closely resembles the colours of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, while his build is more like that of a Cocker spaniel. This mix of breed does shed, but with regular brushing and seasonal grooming appointments it will help to reduce excessive shedding and keep his coat manageable. When North first arrived from a puppy mill, it was clear he hadn't received the proper nutrition or exercise he deserved. Thankfully, those days are far behind him! He is currently thriving on a high-quality weight management diet and absolutely loves his newfound active lifestyle, which includes walks and hikes and fun play sessions in the backyard. North is already showing incredible improvements, and his happy spirit is shining through more with each passing day. North currently shares his foster home with two other canine companions and gets along beautifully with them. In fact, having the other dogs around has proven to be a big help for North learning to just be a ‘regular dog’ by watching his foster siblings. This has helped North see firsthand that humans are safe, kind, and trustworthy. While it’s not mandatory for North to live with another dog, he would happily welcome living with another friendly dog. North hasn't had the chance to meet any cats yet, but he hasn’t shown a strong prey drive and would likely do well sharing a home with a dog-savvy feline friend. North has done very well with crate training and is happy to go into his crate to sleep at night or during the day if left home alone. He has also learned how to walk on a leash and enjoys going for walks and hikes. As a former puppy mill dog he is still getting used to all the things in the world outside. Sudden noises, groups of new people or fast-moving things like bikes can sometime startle him. Thankfully he generally remains calm in most situations, but he will sometimes freeze in place if he is unexpectedly triggered by something. When this happens, he may refuse to continue walking for a few minutes until he feels it’s safe to continue. The ideal home would be a calm household with someone who has prior experience owning a dog. While North is an easy-going dog, he needs a family able to dedicate the time to continue building his trust and confidence. Older children, over 10yrs old, would be okay provided they understand how to respect a dog’s boundaries. He enjoys having a backyard to sniff around in, so a home with a yard would be best the best fit, and apartments wouldn’t suit his needs. North has shown he is a fast learner in the right environment and has quickly picked up house training. It’s important his new family be consistent with his house training and allow for repeated and regular outside time for bathroom breaks. This is especially important in the early days when coming to a new home environment. Having lived much of his life in a barn he can easily revert to old habits if consistent bathroom breaks are not provided. An accident or two is likely to be expected in the early days, but once he learns the correct places to go outside to do his business, he will quickly master the routine. As previously mentioned, post-adoption training is a requirement for all dogs adopted from PDR. This training will be a huge asset for North’s journey to continue building on his confidence and the progress he has already made. While his past may have been difficult, his future is bright, and he is ready to take the next step with a patient and loving family. If you have the time and heart to help North continue his transformation, apply to adopt him today and discover the unmatched loyalty and love he has to offer. Name: North ID # PDR1564 Age: 5yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Cavalier King Charles/Cocker Spaniel Colours: tri Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: Unknown Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Kitchener, Ont Adoption fee: $700

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